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Mountain climbing is a wonderful way to discover the diversity and uniqueness of Malaysia’s natural landscape ranging from the dense tropical rainforest in the low lands to the montaine vegetation -in the upper elevations.

From easy walks in the cool comfort of the Main Range of Peninsular Malaysia to the more challenging mountains of Sabah and Sarawak, there are mountains to tempt every level of climber.

Beginners can start with the well-marked trails and friendly atmosphere of popular locations such as Gunung Jerai in Kedah, Gunung Korbu in Pérak and Gunung Tangsi in Negeri Sembilan where most outings take two to three hours to complete.

For those wanting more than a weekend adventure, choose a summit that requires a journey through the wilderness first. One can ascend Gunung Gagau in Taman Negara in a day’s climb, but to reach the base of the mountain you need to travel by river for two days.

For a more challenging climb, head to Gunung Tahan, the highest point in Peninsular Malaysia.The 130 kilometer return journey takes up to 9 days and traverses over rainforest, rivers and mountain ridges. An experienced guide is required.

 

Gunung Kinabalu, one of the highest mountains in Southeast Asia at 4093m is located in Kinabalu Park, Sabah. It is accessible to all trekkers. The Summit Trail leading to Low's Peak is equipped withclear paths and ropes to climb step rocky sections. Exotic plant life such as the Necklace Orchid can be seen on the climb.

Gunung Trusmadi is reached by a difficult week long climb through mossy forest, steep hills and rain swollen rivers. Upon reaching the summit, you will be rewarded with ine of the best views of Gunung Kinabalu and a chance to see the remarkably large and rare pitcher plants only found on the ridges of Trusmadi.

Other mountains can be climbed in two days as long as you are fit enough to tackle the steep terrain. Gunung Santubong is one of the most popular mountains in Sarawak with its spectacular of Kuching.

Guides will be needed on the tough trek in Sarawak's Gunung Penrissen. The 1329m vertical scramble to the top can be completed in a day or two.

The long uphill walk to the sandstone summit of Gunung Mulu takes four days and passes through primary jungle, swampy patches and clumps of colourful rhododendrons before the white clouds disperse to reveal the massive limestone outcropping of Gunung Api just across the valley.

 

Mountain Name Height State
Gunung Jerai 1217m Kedah
Gunung Korbu 2183m Perak
Gunung Tangsi 2707m Negeri Sembilan
Gunung Ledang 1276m Johor
Gunung Tahan 2187m Taman Negara, Pahang
Gunung Gagau 1376m Taman Negara, Pahang
Gunung Brinchang 2032m Cameron Highlands, Pahang
Gunung Beremban 1840m Cameron Highlands, Pahang
Gunung Jasar 1696m Cameron Highlands, Pahang
Gunung Perdah 1529m Cameron Highlands, Pahang
Gunung Kinabalu 4093m Kinabalu Park, Sabah
Gunung Tambuyukon 2580m Kinabalu Park, Sabah
Gunung Trusmadi 2643m Sabah
Gunung Silam 883m Lahad Datu, Sabah
Gunung Lotong 1667m Maliau Basin, Sabah
Gunung Penrissen 1329m Sarawak
Tama Abu 2113m Kelabit Highlands, Sarawak
Bukit Batu Buli 2082m Kelabit Highlands, Sarawak
Bukit Batu Lawi 2046m Kelabit Highlands, Sarawak
Bukit Batu 2092m Hose Mountains, Sarawak
Bukit Batu Iran 2018m Sarawak
Gunung Mulu 2376m Sarawak
Gunung Santubong 810m Sarawak

 


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